LOL to JIB and to JJ...  We're all suspect to the subjectivity of our own world view...  

 

 

Quote:That's a very good description of what I see as Trump's main supporters.  My guess regarding the demographics is that the average person is probably younger and uses social media more than anything.  I hesitate to use the terms "ill-informed" or "un-educated", but when I hear many of them speak or see what is posted on message boards such as this, I can't help but shake my head and sigh.

 

 

Exactly what my point was earlier (the part in bold).  Honestly, I can't say that I disagree with much of the rest of your post.  The one thing that I would disagree on is that it's not just the Republican party, the Democrat party works in exactly the same way, though in this particular election it's a bit more transparent.  As an example, look at the wins that Bernie Sanders has, then look at the delegate counts of both Democrats.  The "super delegates" are the Democrat party's way of doing pretty much the same thing.

 

JIB!  Bloviating, to the end, I see   :woot:  First off regarding your 1st paragraph: I think your analysis of who Trump supporters are is not backed up by anything but your own prejudices.  Trump's message of nationalism spreads across age demographics.  Matter of fact, Trump's support is a mile wide, and an inch deep, so to speak.  Rich, poor, educated, uneducated, social media users, as well as troglodytes all support trump at around a 30-45% clip within the white GOP party.  So your analysis is kinda lacking.

 

What you are seeing is a message of authoritarian nationalism which a certain section of any population identifies with and appreciates at a psychological level.  The reason why he's killin' it with GOP voters is because, most people that psychologically lean towards a nationalistic, authoritarian type of message self select to be GOP.   Liberals and Progressives tend not to appreciate an authoritarian and highly nationalistic message, so they don't vote in GOP primaries.  

 

So what you have is almost a voter magnification of Trump's populatrity within the GOP, but nationally, his message's popularity will be diluted...  Of course, there is a fear that if the movement gains alot of momentum, you'll get band-wagon jumpers that will follow just to vote for the winner.  But I think that's a long shot.

 

As for your second paragraph, I'm not sure if you wrote it in a hurry, but I'm not following it.  What exactly do you mean by the Repbulcian and Democratic party both are doing "it"?  Are you talking about deplorable tactics, as Ringo was discussing?  Because, there is definately a difference between how the GOP candidates are handling themselves versus how the Democratic candidates are dealing with stuff...  Maybe I'm missing your point?

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